Ebony has been described as a "mirror of Black excellence" and has played a crucial role in shaping narratives around Black beauty, elegance, and cultural pride.
After 71 years of family ownership, Johnson Publishing Company sold Ebony and its sister magazine Jet in 2016 to the private equity firm Clear View Group. Ebony has been described as a "mirror of
While maintaining its print legacy, Ebony now operates extensively as a digital-first platform, offering digital cover experiences featuring contemporary icons like Issa Rae, Busta Rhymes, and Cynthia Erivo, and publishing the "Power 100" list to honor influential Black figures. and Cynthia Erivo